French Conversation · Level 62
76 words
French word
avisé
Pronunciation
IPA/avize/
Meaning
- adjectivewise
Example
C'était une décision avisée.
It was a wise decision.
More examples
Il a été très avisé de demander l'avis d'un expert.
It was very wise of him to ask for an expert's opinion.
Core concept
A decision stands at a crossroads while its consequences are examined before one path is chosen.
Common phrases
décision avisée
wise decision
un conseil avisé
wise advice
choix avisé
wise choice
Similar words
prudent: Cautious and restrained to prevent danger or financial loss.
réfléchi: Carefully considered and calm, without any impulsive decision-making.
judicieux: Appropriate to the situation and showing good judgment.
sensé: Sensible, useful, and practical without unnecessary waste.
Definition in French
Qui prend des décisions avec discernement et prudence en évaluant les conséquences.
Word origin
The adjective avisé is the past participle of aviser, a verb historically formed from avis and associated with Latin advidere, to look toward.
Usage tips
- Avisé can mean informed in être avisé de quelque chose, so this construction differs from the prudent meaning in une décision avisée.